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Oldest abattoir in Vic probed over animal abuse

One of Victoria's oldest abattoirs is under investigation after workers were secretly filmed mistreating animals for the second time in three years.

Victorian abattoir regulator PrimeSafe has demanded four staff at Riverside Meats be stood down and more than 170 hours of video is now being reviewed by authorities.

Animals Australia obtained the footage anonymously several weeks ago and handed it to authorities.

Animal's Australia executive director Glenys Oogjes says in one of the worst examples, a pig in a restraint box - that is designed only for cattle - suffers four shots from a captive bolt gun before being shot twice with a rifle.

Disturbing footage of calves being tossed and struck at a Tasmanian abattoir has been released by animal rights activists, who say authorities have failed to act on the evidence for six months.
Animal Liberation released the footage this morning, alleging Read more >

Abattoir workers could be charged with animal cruelty after disturbing footage emerged of calves being beaten before they were slaughtered.
Video shot at Tasmanian Quality Meats in Cressy, Tasmania, allegedly showed calves being beaten until they collapsed Read more >